With the transition of photography from film to a digital medium, a swarm of memory cards of different sizes, shapes and manufacturers has flooded the market. read more
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Standing under the canopy of a giant redwood forest in California gives you a sense of timelessness because the trees are so old. The two types of redwoods are the California coastal and the giant sequoia. The oldest coastal redwood is almost 2,220 years old; one sequoia tree is 2,700 years old. Redwood forests are in more than 40 national and state parks ra… read more
Vacationing in the Bahamas offers the outdoor enthusiast a plethora of activities. Nassau and Grand Bahama Island are the most popular destinations; however, Bimini, The Berry Islands, Andros, The Abacos, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Cat Island, The Exumas, Long Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador, Actklins and Crooked Island, Mayaguana and Inagua are also tropical… read more
The spectacular scenery and balmy weather of Hawaii draw millions of tourists each year. Unlimited outdoor water sports in Hawaii include surfing, scuba diving, fishing and boating. You can watch graceful humpback whales and dolphins, take a tour of Pearl Harbor or visit unspoiled nature preserves. The most popular islands are Oahu and Maui, but the other ma… read more
Photos are a vivid way to remember and share experiences you have out on the trail. They're also handy for later identification of plants, fungi, or wildlife. But if you don't have a camera that's easy to use when hiking, you're likely… read more
In outdoor photography, having the right equipment can make the difference between getting the shot and going home disappointed. That said, having the best, or most expensive, equipment in itself won't make you the best photographer.… read more
Upgrading the Garmin Nuvi 260 is the easy and only way to keep your map information up to date. Upgrades are available at a cost from Garmin.com and can be made to either the internal memory or an optional memory card. read more
Some people are Grand Canyon skeptics. After all, they've seen hundreds of photos---what's the big deal? But seeing the Grand Canyon in person takes your breath away. You can't take in the whole canyon from a single view. The sun and c… read more
Digital camcorders have seen remarkable advances in technology at the beginning of the 21st century. Those looking to capture memories and shoot solid-looking images will find most options on the market can meet their needs. However,… read more
Camcorders are available in several different formats, including miniDV, miniDVD, hard drive and flash memory configurations. Those who want to bring a camcorder into the outdoors or travel with it to film their climb up Kilimanjaro,… read more
Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for travelers in the United States. The country offers a variety of options including popular beach vacations in the Caribbean and Pacific oceans to trips to Mayan ruins to climbing to hig… read more
Visiting the Galapagos Islands is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The stark landscape of the islands will surprise you, as will the opportunities to capture close-up photographs of the wildlife. read more
Taking a cruise to Alaska offers wonderful opportunities to see the 49th state's amazing natural geographical features and wildlife. Choosing which exciting cruise to take is probably the hardest decision you'll make. Aboard the ship,… read more
You are embarking on a Caribbean cruise soon and it's time to get started on packing those suitcases. You aren't just packing for the ship, you need to keep in mind what you will be doing at each port your cruise stops at as well. Set… read more
Cruises to the Western Caribbean go to the exotic tropical paradises of Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mexican Riviera, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Jamaica. Cruises offer many opportunities on the ship and on sho… read more
The Antarctic Peninsula, stretching out from Antarctica to the southernmost tip of South America, is considered by many travelers fortunate and adventurous enough to reach its icy shores to be one of the most beautiful and serene place… read more
Lowrance Hot Spots are memory cards containing fishing information on the lakes and waterways of the United States. Cards are available for four different regions including the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western states. Cards are… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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